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Baz Family History

Baz Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic bāz ‘falcon hawk’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Compare Elbaz.

Spanish: probably of the same Arabic origin as 1 above; in Galicia also a habitational name from a place so called in Lugo province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baz family from?

You can see how Baz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Baz families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Baz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Baz families in 1911.
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What did your Baz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baz. 34% of Baz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baz women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baz were Foreman and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 735 military records available for the last name Baz. For the veterans among your Baz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Baz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baz in 1968 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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